Apple Announces the Best Apps, Podcasts, Movies and More of 2018

Apple on Tuesday announced the apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, books and audiobooks that made “shaped entertainment and culture around the world” in 2018.

The “Best of” list, which is released annually, highlights the “best” or most popular selections from a range of categories — including individual apps, games, and media content, as well as more general trends. Continue reading to learn about the Best Apps, Podcasts, Movies and More of 2018!

4 Best Music of 2018 of 2018

As far as music, Apple Music editors awarded several honors to the “artists who truly represent the very best of 2018.” Artist of the Year went to Drake, while Breakout Artist of the Year was awarded to Juice WRLD. Cardi B’s “I Like It” won Song of the Year, while Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour nabbed Album of the Year.

3 Best Movies and TV Shows of 2018

The company named “Annihilation,” “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” as some of the best movies of the year, while “The Americans,” “Atlanta” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” won similar honors for TV shows.

1 Best Books and Audiobooks of 2018

When it came to both books and audiobooks, Tayari Jones’ "American Marriage" won both the Book and Audiobook of the Year. But Apple also announced a handful of other fiction and nonfiction titles to mark the launch of its overhauled Apple Books platform. The full press release with all awards and statistics is available on Apple's Newsroom page.